Respond to each of the following questions in 150-200 words, each covering the economic topics and concepts described in this topic's assigned readings in The Economics of Health and Medical Care.

1. Explain the unique characteristics of the four primary market structures.

2. Explain why economic profits are zero in the long run in a monopolistically competitive market.

3. What are the characteristics of a public good?

4. Discuss the two ways that product differentiation affects the demand for a product.

5. Describe at least five different forms of government intervention in the economy.

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